Plymouth news briefs, Sept. 6

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Sep 6, 2017 at 6:00 AM

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Fall Classic Juried Art Show to celebrate community art

PLYMOUTH — This year the Fall Classic Juried Art Show is going to be a special celebration of the arts in the community. The Plymouth Guild has a long tradition of presenting this art show, and this year the guild will be celebrated for its efforts for keeping community arts alive for 50 years. The art show and all events will take place at Plymouth Center for the Arts on historic North Street in Downtown Plymouth.

Residents are asked to send any stories or photos of past Annual Juried Art Shows via the website, http://artsplymouth.org, or by mail to Attn: AJAS, 11 North St., Plymouth MA 02360.

Below are the scheduled events planned with dates and times. Some events are ticketed events so visit the website for more information or call 508-746-7222.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., invites residents to visit galleries and experience close to 200 new works of art in the late summer art show, “Cherished.” The art show is on exhibit through Sept. 21. The Art Center is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The Artisan Shop is also open during these hours as well. Visit http://artsplymouth.org for more information and to register for summer art classes.

Fall Fair seeking crafters

PLYMOUTH — Crafters are wanted for the fourth annual Fall Fair to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Plymouth on Nov. 5 at the American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road. The craft fair committee is seeking talented artisans with handmade products. Interested applicants should email gonsalves13@gmail.com.

Plymouth Area Coalition school supply drive

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Coalition is accepting donations of new backpacks and school supplies for needy children through grade 12. Donations may be delivered to 149 Bishops Highway, Kingston. For more information, contact Josh at 781-582-2010.

Pediatric First Aid certification course

PLYMOUTH — Health Ed of New England will hold a Pediatric First Aid certification course for parents, childcare providers and the general public from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at Woodside School, 34 Southers Marsh Lane.

Learn to recognize and treat common emergencies in infants and children, such as bleeding, head injuries, burns, poisoning, fractures and bee stings. The cost is $45 per person. This course requires registration by Sept. 5. To register, call 781-582-1440 or 800-434-6000, or visit http://healthednewengland.com.

Events at The Spire

PLYMOUTH – The Spire Center for Performing Arts presents eclectic entertainment at 25 1/2 Court St. in downtown Plymouth. The Spire is handicap accessible; parking is available street side and in public lots in close proximity. For more information, to order tickets online or to learn more about The Spire, visit www.spirecenter.org, or follow the Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook.

PLYMOUTH — Residents are invited to honor grandparents with a Grandparents Day Sale from Sept. 8-9 at Christ Church Thrift Shoppe, 6 Lothrop St., Plymouth. Shoppers who spend more than $10 and get a free sweater or a $4 coupon for the next visit. In addition, shoppers can get 50 percent off all baskets.

The thrift shop carries a mix of gently used clothing for women and men; household goods; small furniture; accessories; artwork; and jewelry. Proceeds benefit the ministries of Christ Church and the needs of the Greater Plymouth community. Donations are welcome when Christ Church Thrift Shoppe is open. For details, call 508-746-4990.

Christ Church Thrift Shoppe is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, contact Christ Church Parish: 508-746-4959; office.christchurchplymouth@gmail.com; christchurch-plymouth.org.

Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11 at participating Sport Clips locations. Donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon.

Donors are urged to make an appointment to donate using the free Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767. The Red Cross and Sport Clips encourage donors to use the hashtag #SavingLivesLooksGood to share their new looks and invite others to give.

Plymouth Open Space Plan meeting

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth residents are invited to meet with members of the Open Space Committee to discuss the Plymouth Open Space Plan from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at either of two locations: Plymouth Main Library, 132 South St., or St. Catherine’s Chapel Park in Manomet, 95 White Horse Road.

The purpose of these events is to inform the public about the changes recommended to update the 2010 Open Space Plan and answer questions and receive comments about the Plan. The Open Space Plan addresses natural, recreational and agricultural open spaces and recommends actions to increase and improve these spaces.

Open Space surveys, soliciting public comment, will also be available during this time. A copy of the Open Space Plan with recommended updates is available at http://bit.ly/2v9a1DH. For more information, contact Patrick Farah at pfarah@townhall.plymouth.ma.us or 508-747-1620, ext. 204.

Artisans on the Lawn seeks crafters

PLYMOUTH — Artisans on the Lawn will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Plymouth Public Library lawn, 132 South St., and spots are still available for artisans and crafters with handmade goods. For more information and to reserve a spot, email gonsalves13@gmail.com.

Annual ‘Big Guy’ Fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — The Annual “Big Guy” Fundraiser will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Dillon’s Local, 21 South Park Ave. Alan Canevazzi was a lifelong resident of Plymouth and a local firefighter. Five years ago, he passed away of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Door prizes and raffle items will be available.

A $20 donation is requested for Compassionate Care ALS. All proceeds are being donated to Compassionate Care ALS to help families cope with this disease. Make checks payable to AC Memorial Foundation and mail to 40 Oak St., Plymouth MA 02360, or call 508-746-1302. Donations are always welcome.

Plymouth Lions to host Thirsty Pilgrim

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Lions will host the ninth annual Thirsty Pilgrim fundraising event from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9-10 on the Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St. The Octoberfest event is held to raise money to help the food pantries, food banks and shelters in the Plymouth area. A $5 donation is requested at the door. Games for kids will be available, as well as food, a German band and stein and keg holding contests.

Cub Scout Pack 1620 fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — Cub Scout Pack 1620 will host a Mini Session Fundraiser with Kate Mullen Photo on Sept. 10 and Sept. 30 at Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane. A 20-minute session with five digital pictures and a print release will cost $100. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Cub Scout Pack. These session are by appointment only. To book a session, email 1620minis@gmail.com.

Cliff Walk ALS fundraiser

SAGAMORE BEACH — The ALS Family Charitable Foundation will hold its 21st Annual Cliff Walk for ALS Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Cape Cod Canal DCR Scusset Beach Reservation, 20 Scusset Beach Road, Sagamore Beach. It will be a day full of fundraising, live musical entertainment by the Real Deal, a cookout, activities for kids and the annual 7-mile walk along the canal. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

This event draws in over 1,000 people and raises funds for the Foundation’s in-house programs for patients and families living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) throughout New England. This event is sponsored by Superior Rail and Iron Works Inc. For more information on the event, visit http://alsfamily.org or call 508-759-9696.

Carver Farmers' Market

CARVER — The Carver Farmers' Market runs from noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday until Oct. 29 in Shurtleff Park, on Route 58 across from the Carver Town Hall.

PLYMOUTH – Poetry: The Art of Words, the Mike Amado Memorial Series, is held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St. Admission and refreshments are free. For details, visit ptaow.com. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and music starts at noon, with poetry at 12:45 p.m. and an open mic at 1:15 p.m.

Sept. 10: Carolyn Gregory

Oct. 15: Poetry Showcase

Nov. 12: Everett Hogaland and Rene Schwiesow

Dec. 3: Myles Gordon and Renee Summers

Hairs to You

PLYMOUTH —The Hairs to You Project provides haircuts to the homeless population of Plymouth. It is presented by Jeanne Hunter-McCartin as a First Baptist Church Community Outreach. Hunter-McCartin is seeking volunteer stylists to get involved in helping in the homeless community. Call 781-336-6737. The next haircuts will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Saint Peter's.

Plymouth Guild to host 50th Juried Art Show

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Guild will host its 50th annual Juried Art Show and Festival on Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St.

An opening gala reception will be held on Sept. 30. Artists are invited to submit creative works, in all media types, of any theme. Awards are as follows: Best in Show will receive $500 and 1 gala ticket; Popular Choice will receive $200; first place will receive $200 and one gala ticket; second place will receive $100; and honorable mentions will receive ribbons for each award.

PLYMOUTH — Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care in Plymouth is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death and to help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the Hospice office. In addition, Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care is also seeking veteran volunteers to support the Veteran’s Program, which places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and volunteers for the Pediatric Palliative Care Program “Fragile Footprints.”

The Cranberry Hospice team and families rely on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to provide the extra care and open hearts that they bring with them on each visit and every phone call. Cranberry Hospice provides training.

The next training session will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 11 at Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. The training program will run for the following nine Mondays.

Interested residents should contact Karen Foster, volunteer coordinator, by March 1 at 508-210-5956, or complete an application and to make an appointment for an interview prior to the start of the training.

Tuesday Teatime: 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12. Attendees can enjoy afternoon tea and treats on the second Tuesday of each month. A selection of various teas will be available, along with a buffet-style selection of tea-time delicacies. Cost is $15.

Restorative Yoga & Meditation: Sept. 14. This 90-minute yoga class and guided meditation with Grace will help reconnect mind and body and refocus intentions to help move into the autumn season with a more lucid outlook. Restorative poses require no physical exertion; each pose is held for several minutes and deeply supported by props-bolsters, blankets and blocks to encourage the body to open and release muscular and emotional tightness. Restorative yoga has also been proven to be therapeutic encouraging peace of mind while managing stress. Students leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and may enjoy refreshing snacks and beverages after the class is completed.

Candlelight Yoga: Sept. 22. Relax during this 50-minute class with Anne in a soft candlelit setting. Sparkling wine and macarons will be served after the class to cap off this ultimate evening of relaxation.

Rock ‘n Roll Vinyasa Flow: Sept. 26. This 50-minute class is a traditional Vinyasa Flow dynamic dance where postures are connected through the breath for a transformative and balancing effect. The sequencing is creative, energizing and rhythmic. Previous yoga experience is recommended.

Spa “Girls Night Out” PiYo: Sept. 28. This practice combines yoga and Pilates toning moves with elements of dance and martial arts. Light refreshments will be served after the practice.

For more information, visit Mirbeau.com or call 877-647-2328.

Baystate Financial educational workshop

PLYMOUTH — Baystate Financial will host an educational workshop, “Savvy Social Security Planning for Women: What You Need to Know About Changing Benefits,” at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19 at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St.

Attendees can learn how the decisions they make in their 60s can determine the amount of income they’ll have in their 80s; how to coordinate retirement benefit with benefits one might receive as a spouse or divorced spouse; what to do if a spouse dies; what to consider before remarrying; and how to maximize if one is single or widowed.

RSVP to Ruth Chicca by Sept. 10 at ruthchicca@baystatefinancial.com or call 401-432-8811.

Theology on Tap

PLYMOUTH — New World Tavern, 56 Main St., will host Theology on Tap, an event for young adults in their 20s and 30s, at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. A Q&A session will be held after the presentation and discussion.

This event will feature Jim & Terry Orcutt, founders of My Brother’s Keeper. MBK started in the basement of Jim and Terry’s home, has made well over 100,000 deliveries of furniture, food and Christmas gifts to struggling families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts since 1988.

Plymouth Garden Club program on bees

PLYMOUTH — The next meeting of The Plymouth Garden Club will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Chiltonville Church, 6 River St. Social time is at 12:30 p.m. The program for the meeting will be "The Wonderful World of Honey Bees," presented by Gail Conner, fellow member and bee keeper. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. For further information on the Plymouth Garden Club, visit http://plymourhGardenclub.org.

Stride and Ride Relay honors Lance Cpl. Jeff Burgess

PLYMOUTH — Stride and Ride Relay will host a charity event at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at East Bay Grille, 173 Water St. The charity includes an outdoor dinner, live entertainment and silent auction as the relay honors Lance Cpl. Jeff Burgess and his Gold Star Family. Burgess, a 2001 graduate of Plymouth South High School, was killed on March 25, 2004, in an attack on his convoy east of Fallujah, a town 30 miles west of Baghdad. Two other Marines were wounded.

Ticket price of $60 includes dinner and entertainment. All proceeds will be donated to the Military Friends Foundation, Boston Wounded Veterans Organization and Stride and Ride Relay. Only 200 tickets will be sold online until Sept. 4.

For more information about these organizations, visit http://StrideandRide.com. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/433625723690877??ti=ia. Residents who are unable to attend but still would like an entry into the Cadillac Raffle, contact David Fall at 774-269-8008 or davidfall9@hotmail.com.

Old Colony Elder Services seeking volunteers

BRIDGEWATER — Old Colony Elder Services will be on hand at the Bridgewater State University’s Community Engagement and Volunteerism Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the college, 131 Summer St., Bridgewater, to engage with students who are looking to get involved with volunteer and civic engagement opportunities off campus are seeking volunteers to help out.

Jean-Marie Finn, OCES volunteer coordinator, will represent OCES at the fair and will showcase all of the ways students can engage with OCES.

OCES offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in many programs, including the Nutrition Program, Money Management Program and RSVP of Plymouth County. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at OCES, contact Jean-Marie Finn at 508-584-1561 or visit http://ocesma.org.

American Legion Post 40 to present comedian Tom Hayes

PLYMOUTH — The American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road, will present comedian Tom Hayes at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Tickets are $20 and are available at the bar at the American Legion.

Plymouth Moose Lodge open house

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Moose Lodge, part of the Loyal Order of Moose fraternity will start a week-long 20th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Lodge by holding an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 at the lodge home, located at 601 State Road in Manomet.

The Moose Lodge open house will showcase Plymouth Moose Lodge working to be the heart of the community. The men and women of the Plymouth Moose fraternity will be available to offer tours of the building, as well as to answer questions about the fraternity and the Lodge's involvement in the local community. The open house also will give the community a chance to see some of the organizations that the Moose support. The ARC of Greater Plymouth, Cub Scout Pack 151, Manomet Youth Center, the Girls Scouts Troop 80262 and the American Red Cross, among others, have been invited to set up information tables.

In Plymouth, the Moose Lodge has over 550 men and over 350 women members. The local Moose members donate their time to the American Red Cross and other charities; they donate food to local food pantries, clothing to the Coalition for the Homeless, deliver gently used magazines to Jordan Hospital and they hold fundraisers and donate money to local schools, scholarships and nonprofit organizations. The Plymouth Moose are sponsors of Cub Scout Pack 151, Boy Scout Troop 151 and Girl Scout Troop 80262 all operating in the Manomet section of Plymouth.

To find out more about the Moose Lodge in Plymouth, stop by, attend the open house or call the Lodge at 508-224-2276.

Plymouth Hair Cuttery to host Boston Marathon fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — Hair Cuttery salons throughout New England, including the salon in Plymouth located at 123 Samoset St., will hold a fundraiser to support the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sept. 16-17.

During those days, five percent of all proceeds, up to $5,000, from haircuts purchased at any of the Hair Cuttery salons in New England, will benefit the Hair Cuttery Jimmy Fund Walk Team. The Jimmy Fund Walk supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk raises the most money of any single-day walk in the nation and has raised more than $120 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s fight against cancer since 1989. In 2016, more than 9,400 participants and 1,000 volunteers took to the Boston Marathon course and raised more than $8.7 million. This year’s Walk will take place on Sept. 24. To support the Hair Cuttery Jimmy Fund Walk Team, visit http://jimmyfundwalk.org/2017/haircuttery.

South Shore Recycling Cooperative hazardous waste collections

PLYMOUTH — South Shore Recycling Cooperative towns will host six household hazardous waste collections this fall and will all take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days:

Sept. 16: Hanson, Abington and Whitman, at 224 High St., Hanson.

Sept. 23: Hull DCR Lot G, George Washington Boulevard at Rockland Circle. Latex paint will only be accepted at this events and must be in usable condition.

Sept. 30: Hanover, Norwell, Rockland, at Hanover Transfer Station, 118 Rockland St. Latex paint will only be accepted at this events and must be in usable condition.

Oct. 21: Plymouth DPW, 169 Camelot Drive.

Nov. 4: Weymouth DPW,120 Winter St.

Nov. 18: Middleborough Town Hall parking lot, 10 Nickerson Ave.

For details, including acceptable materials and authorization/payment requirements, visit http://ssrcoop.info and click on "Hazardous Waste." Go to the specific Town Hall for a flyer, or call 781-329-8318.

Citizens Climate Change Lobby meeting

PLYMOUTH — The Citizens Climate Change Lobby will host an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library, 12 Strand Ave. The meeting will feature the statewide organizer for CCL and seeks to enlist volunteers from the 9th Congressional District who have the political will to work for climate solutions with fellow citizens.

The CCL helps train volunteers for building working relationships with members of Congress to seek passage of a Carbon Fee and Dividend, a nonpartisan climate change solution. Carbon Fee and Dividend is a revenue-neutral carbon tax assessed at industrial sources with the revenue returned directly to households; projections show it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions 52 percent below 1990 levels within 20 years while growing the economy and saving lives. For information, visit http://citizensclimatelobby.org or call 508-317-6990.

The tour will arrive around noon on Sept. 18 and will depart on Sept. 20. Hours of ground tours and display are: noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19; and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times.

Residents will be able to visit, explore and learn more about these planes. The B-17 is one of only eight in flying condition in the United States. The B-24 is the sole remaining example of its type flying in the world. The B-25 is best known for being used in the Doolittle raid and the P-51 Mustang was just awarded Grand Champion for restoration at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture.

Cost for the tour is $15 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Discounted rates are available for school groups. Visitors may also experience the opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Get some stick time in the P-51 flights for $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. B-25 flights are $400 per person. For reservations and information on flight experiences, call 800-568-8924.

Visitors can find out more by visiting collingsfoundation.org. For further information, email Hunter Chaney, director of marketing, at hchanevAcollingsfoundation.orq, or call 800-568-8924.

Lightfoot’s song catalog includes “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That's What You Get) For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," "Ribbon of Darkness," "Beautiful," "Song For A Winter's Night," and "Rainy Day People."

Tickets cost $49-$79 and are on sale at memorialhall.com or by calling 617-531-1257.

PHS Class of 1954 reunion

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth High School Class of 1954 will hold its 63rd reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Plymouth Country Club, 221 Warren Ave., Plymouth. For information, contact Ann Guidaboni Tosi at 508-746-0772 or email roanntosi@msn.com.

Healthy Plymouth's Amazing Race

PLYMOUTH — Healthy Plymouth will hold its first Amazing Race fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23, followed by a rocking after-party from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School, 6 Lincoln St.

Teams of four will race around Plymouth following clues and competing in challenges in an effort to claim the winning title and cash prize. Prizes will be awarded for the top three race winning teams and the top three fundraising teams.

Healthy Plymouth is a collaboration between Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Plymouth Public Schools and many other committed community partners. This volunteer organization strives to create free, engaging programming for middle school and high school youth as a drug prevention strategy.

Race challenges will range from mental and physical to fun. Ages 10 and older are welcome to race. Registration fee is $25 per person. To register, visit http://fortua.com/campaigns/healthy-plymouths-amazing-race. Each team is required to have one adult participant age 18 or above. For more information, contact Regina Sherman at healthyplymouth@gmail.com.

Attendees can take a picnic lunch and stay for the day. The event is held rain or shine. A supply of fishing poles will be available to borrow; bait provided. A fishing license is not required. Anglers will help novices cast a line and learn about fishing, fishing safety and ethics. Prizes, crafts, raffles and activities make this fundraiser a family event.

This event is free and open to all ages. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Raffle, prizes and Friends of Myles Standish State Forest Photo Contest awards will follow when fishing ends. Photo contest entry is available until Sept. 20. For more information, visit http://friendsmssf.com or email friends@friendsmssf.com.

Robert Cray Band at Memorial Hall

PLYMOUTH — Spectacle Management will present the Robert Cray Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Tickets cost $39-$79 and are on sale at http://memorialhall.com or by calling 617-531-1257.

First Saturday

PLYMOUTH — First Saturday takes place in downtown Plymouth from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Saturday each month. Businesses in downtown Plymouth (Court and Main streets and Main Street Extension) stay open a little later and offer special deals. Shop, dine, visit museums, listen to live music throughout the streets and grab a deal. Look for the First Saturday flag displayed outside of all participating merchants’ doors. Visit www.firstsaturdayplymouth.com or the Facebook page for a list of all participating merchants.

Tour Burial Hill

PLYMOUTH – Each year through 2020, Pilgrim Hall Museum and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will present “Burial Hill: History in Progress,” a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America’s oldest and most significant burying grounds.

Free tours are offered at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Local historians and guides, including Stephen O’Neill and Joyce Poremski, join Pilgrim Hall Museum Executive Director Donna Curtin as tour leaders, sharing their individual expertise on a range of topics.

The tour meets at the main Burial Hill stairway; no reservations are required. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes, so wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel the tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page. For more information, email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 or visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.

Celebration of Tai Chi

PLYMOUTH — Students and instructors at the Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association will perform a Celebration of Tai Chi at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St.

This will include adults, both group and solo presentations, and children. In addition to their Tai Chi forms, the children will perform a traditional Chinese lions dance in elaborate costumes while the adults accompany them with Chinese drums played in a precise set of coordinated rhythms.

Rehearsals have been going on all spring and summer and will continue until the event. The purpose of the celebration is to showcase Tai Chi and to raise funds for the children's program, which has a twofold mission: first, to teach kids a discipline and art form that that has its own unique beauty; and, second, to develop self-esteem and the habit of mind to make lifelong healthy choices.

Habitat for Humanity annual gala

PLYMOUTH — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth will host its annual gala at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the 1620 Hotel, 180 Water St. on the Plymouth waterfront. This year’s event features dinner and live music, silent and live auctions and raffles. The live auction includes items such as Disney tickets, an African safari, a “Wall of Wine” and more.

The Habitat is accepting sponsorships for the gala and ads for the program booklet. To become a sponsor or to purchase an ad, visit Habitat of Greater Plymouth’s website at http://hfhplymouth.org, or call the office at 508-866-4188.

The event is sponsored by Dennison Lubricants. Tickets for the gala are available at an early-bird rate of $55 per person if purchased before Sept. 15.

After Sept. 15, tickets are $60 per person. Full tables of 10 are also available for purchase at $500 per table. Tickets for the gala can be purchased at the Habitat website and are also available at the office, located at 72 N. Main St., Carver. All proceeds from the event go toward furthering the mission to provide simple, affordable housing for veterans and other deserving families. For more information on the gala or to learn how to volunteer, visit the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth website.

First Baptist Church seeks crafters

PLYMOUTH — A craft fair will be held Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church, 41 Westerly Road. Space is available. Tables are provided for $30 per table; crafts who wish to bring their own table may do so for $25 per table. Call 508-747-3114 to reserve space. A deposit of $15 is required.

Fall Fair benefit

PLYMOUTH — Crafters are wanted for the fourth annual Fall Fair to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Plymouth on Nov. 5 at the American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road. The craft fair committee is seeking talented artisans with handmade products. Interested applicants should email gonsalves13@gmail.com.

Pilgrim Progress

PLYMOUTH — The Pilgrim Progress will take place at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, beginning at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow St. Costumed participants, many of whom are from the town of Plymouth and the surrounding communities, as well as visitors to the area, represent the 51 survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621. They will assemble to the beat of a drum.

The Progress will proceed along the waterfront, up Leyden Street to the site of the first fort meetinghouse on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from “The Book of Psalms” by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth. After the brief worship service, the march will continue down through town on Main Street, ending at the Mayflower Society House on North Street.

The Plymouth Rock Foundation and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants are sponsors of this event. The event is also funded in part by the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund. For more information, contact pilgrimprogress1620@gmail.com.

Mayflower Society tours

PLYMOUTH — The Mayflower Society House is located at 4 Winslow St. in downtown Plymouth. The Mayflower Society is open for the season with tours daily from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost for tours is $7 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors. Children, military, Plymouth residents and society members are free.

Plymouth Bay Cultural District seeks support

PLYMOUTH — As an all-volunteer committee, the Plymouth Bay Cultural District has planned many initiatives to deliver more great programs and events to the region. The Cultural District is asking for donations to help the cause. Visit the Go Fund Me page at https://gofundme.com/plymouth-bay-cultural-district.

First Parish seeks tour guides

PLYMOUTH — Residents who are interested in history and architecture are encouraged to volunteer as a tour guide for Friends of First Parish Meetinghouse, 19 Town Square.

Tours will be held between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 28. The Meetinghouse celebrates the Pilgrim story through its Norman architecture, arts and crafts interior and stained glass windows that tell the Pilgrim story.

Training is provided. For more information, call 508-747-1606 or email tours@friendsfirstparishmeetinghouse.org.

The exhibit will explore the evolution of New England wedding styles over nearly four centuries, beginning with a re-imagining of the very first Plymouth Colony marriage in 1621. Just weeks after Mayflower passengers Edward Winslow and Susanna White lost their spouses to sickness during the colony’s first difficult winter, they remarried to rebuild their families together. The bride did not wear white. “Wedding 396” looks at changing nuptial fashion before and after the rise of the white gown and questions assumptions about long-standing wedding traditions. The exhibit centers on a display of vintage and antique wedding gowns reflecting New England’s diversity, with multimedia displays of real-life wedding images from the past 150 years.

“Wedding 396” traces other customs including the wearing of veils, tossing the bouquet, jumping the broom and the divinatory power of wedding cake. The wedding exhibition is made possible by the sponsorship of Eastern Bank and Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, with additional support of Market Basket, Mirbeau Inn & Spa Pinehills and Pioppi’s Package Store. For more information, contact Donna D. Curtin, executive director, at donna.curtin@pilgrimhall.org.

Chrissy's Charity

PLYMOUTH – Chrissy's Charity is taking a different direction and is no longer asking for donations of old, unwanted, broken jewelry. However, donations of rosaries, even broken, would still be appreciated. When prepared, the rosaries are sent to our troops. The troops are more in need of rosaries than ever. Whether Catholic or no particular faith or no awareness of faith, in life-threatening situations, many troops carry a rosary in their pocket and know that people are praying for them. In addition, donations of 4-ply yarn for making prayer shawls are much appreciated. Drop off locations for donations are at both Rockland Trust locations, Court Street and Pilgrim Hill Road in Plymouth, and Balboni’s Drug Store on Court Street in North Plymouth. Chrissy’s Charity also continues making prayer bracelets and donating them to those in need at the local hospital. The charity organizers are grateful to all those who have supported Chrissy’s Charity through the years. If you have any questions, call Jane at 508-746-6095 or email gingerw2@comcast.net.

Plymouth Fragment Society

PLYMOUTH – Do you need help with rent, utility bills or other basic needs? The Plymouth Fragment Society offers assistance to Plymouth residents. To join or make a donation or for an application, mail to P.O. Box 6386, Plymouth, MA 02362 or visit the site at plymouthfragmentsociety.org or send email to plymouthfragmentsociety@gmail.com. The Plymouth Fragment Society relies solely on donations. Requests are reviewed and filled based on available funds.

Nathan Hale welcomes veterans

PLYMOUTH – Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center hosts free coffee hours for veterans from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at its facility at 763 State Road in Plymouth. The center offers coffee, bagels, cake, donuts and other pastries. Friday is bakery day at the center, so veterans can pick up free bakery goods and as well as other free food and clothing. Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Centers provides gently used clothing, a food pantry and other free programming at this facility. For more information visit nathanhaleveteransoutreachcenter.com.

PACTV

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Area Community Television is a nonprofit organization serving the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. The studio is located at 4 Collins Ave., Plymouth. Call PACTV at 508-830-6999 or visit www.pactv.org for more information.

'Breaking the Cycle’

PLYMOUTH — "Breaking the Cycle" is an ongoing series and will feature new episodes each month discussing the drug and opioid epidemic affecting Plymouth and the commonwealth. The show will also provide information about the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force and the steps being taking with local and state law enforcement to address this issue.

"Breaking the Cycle" can be seen on PACTV's government channels and PACTV's YouTube Channel at youtu.be/uodCMwW7O98 and PACTV Video Share at youtube.com/user/pactvvideoshare.

PLYMOUTH — “Register’s Report” has a new episode playing on PACTV’s government channels.

Host John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds, talks with Monica Donnelly and Sue Mulcare, of Jack Conway, Realtor, as they discuss real estate trends in the south shore. Buckley also shares April 2017’s housing and mortgage statistics as well as some historical land records from Plymouth County. The show can be seen on PACTV’s Government Channels on the following days and times: 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Duxbury: Comcast 15 & Verizon 39; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, Kingston: Comcast 14 & Verizon 41; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pembroke: Comcast 15; and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Plymouth: Comcast 15 and Verizon 47.

The episode is also available on PACTV’s YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/GqQjXNQMHNo. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public, Educational and Government Access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV, visit http://pactv.org.

‘State Matters’

PLYMOUTH — State Rep. Matt Muratore, R-Plymouth, hosts a new episode of “State Matters,” now airing on PACTV's Plymouth Government Channel. Guest Bob Hollis, founder and president of the Plymouth Recovery Center, discusses the organization’s role in helping those who suffer from drug addiction.

The show can be seen at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Plymouth Government Channels, Comcast 15/Verizon 47.

The episode is also available on PACTV’s YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/6_Sa4Rjp0oM. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public and Government access to the town of Plymouth. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV visit http://pactv.org.

'PCN Life'

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Community Television has announced the premiere of a show, “PCN Life,” which plays at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. The show will follow PACTV’s weekly news show, “PACTV Community News,” each week. The show will feature the lighter side of the South Shore, resident profiles, local musicians, area restaurants, events, health and wellness and more. The show can be seen on the Community Channel, Comcast channel 13 and Verizon channel 43. Episodes will also be shared on the PCN YouTube channel. For more information about PACTV Community News or to submit a story idea, contact Miot at kim@pactv.org or pactv.org.

‘Building Community’

PLYMOUTH – “Building Community,” a talk show and service project produced by PACTV, is now running on the public access channel. PACTV’s Donna Rodriguez is the host. The show focuses on the building blocks of vibrant, nurturing, healthy communities and how to access tools to improve the quality of the lives of everyone in the community. The show can be seen on PACTV’s public access channel (Comcast 13 and Verizon 43) at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. Thursdays, at 11 a.m. Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, email buildingcommunity@pactv.org or visit www.pactv.org.

PLYMOUTH – "PACTV Community News,” on channels 13 (Comcast) and 43 (Verizon), features local news stories from Plymouth, Duxbury, Kingston and Pembroke. The show is cablecast at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. To submit a story suggestion, call Kim Miot, PCN news director, at 508-830-6999 or email kim@pactv.org. To watch previous episodes or to find out more about PCN, visit www.pactv.org/pcn.

'Cafe COA'

PLYMOUTH - Cafe COA airs on PACTV government access channels Comast 15/Verizon 47. The episodes are available on the PACTV Vieo Share Channel on You Tube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6XPCCqfogk.

Toastmasters Club

KINGSTON – South Shore Soliloquy Toastmasters Club in Kingston is a public speaking club that meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kingston Library, located at 6 Green St., to enhance participants’ speaking and leadership capabilities. Become a better, more confident speaker, presenter and interviewee. Attend a meeting to observe or participate and learn how you can build your communication skills to effectively express yourself in any situation. For more information, call Barbara Augello at 781-582-1440.

Pet food pantry

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Salvation Army offers a pet food pantry for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at 8 Carver St. The pantry is sponsored by the Plymouth VCA and Hills Pet Nutrition. A veterinarian and vet tech will be onsite that morning to answer questions about pet health. Call the Salvation Army at 508-746-1559 with questions.

South Shore Locavores

KINGSTON – The South Shore Locavores series is a collaboration between the Kingston Public Library and edible South Shore & South Coast magazine. This year, the series is hosted by the Kingston Council on Aging and the Kingston Public Library Foundation as part of a new collaboration. See the list of Locavores programs for this season on the edible South Shore & South Coast website. Topics and location may occasionally be changed.

The library compiles themed resource lists for each Locavores session, and there are always door prizes. Attendees are invited to take a dish to share. There will be time at the break and end of the meeting for munching and mingling. To help fight hunger on the South Shore, there is a collection box for nonperishable foods at each gathering for donation to the Greater Plymouth Food Distribution Center. A donation up to $10 will be welcome to help cover expenses. For upcoming meeting dates and information, see ediblesouthshore.com or www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org.

Pesticide exclusion regulations

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project is providing the following state regulations to any individuals who wish to have their property legally excluded from pesticide applications used in mosquito control. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations specify the following:

Such application is made by a person living on, or legally in control of said property.

The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk’s office by March 1, annually.

The letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request.

The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.

The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application programs for which exclusion is requested.

For more information, go to plymouthmosquito.org and select No Spray from the menu list.

Plymouth schools seek disability identification

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Department is responsible for identifying any child residents of Plymouth who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of that disability. It is also the responsibility of Plymouth Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine which are eligible for special education or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or 603 CMR 28, Massachusetts Special Education Regulations.

Plymouth's public schools are committed to locating those children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for children 3 and 4 years old. Residents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development and would like to have their preschool child screened can call Mary Mello, the director of the Mount Pleasant Developmental Preschool, at 508-830-4347 for an appointment. Residents with children already enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 whose pediatrician thinks should be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services should make that request in writing to the principal of the child's school. Include child’s name, address and date of birth, as well as the parents' name and telephone number and a brief description of concerns.

The following is a street listing that identifies which school is in which community: plymouth.k12.ma.us/uploaded/Depts/Accountability_Measurement/FY14_Street_Listing.pdf.

Heidrea for Heroes' Incline Corps

PLYMOUTH — Heidrea for Heroes has launched Incline Corps, a monthly fitness program for veterans, at Live Life Believe Fitness Center, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. This free program features a group workout and a social hour afterward with food and drinks from 7:15 to 8 p.m. J.C. Jasa, a certified fitness trainer, MMA fighting coach and Marine Corps veteran, will lead a workout that combines strength, conditioning, plyometrics and some elements of boxing mixed in. All fitness levels are welcome, and the workout will be modified to suit individuals. Drop-ins are welcome, but advanced sign-ups are appreciated. For information: 774-773-3951; info@heidrea4heroes.org; heidrea4heroes.org.

Project Outreach Program

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Police Department presents Project Outreach Community Drop-In Centers to provide resources for substance use disorders. Representatives and coaches from area support agencies will be available for assistance. All are invited to drop in.

Drop-In Centers are held at New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth, hosted by Pastor Neil Eaton and New Hope Chapel. For information: 508-830-4218, ext. 440.

Cranberry Hospice seeks volunteers

PLYMOUTH — Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care at 36 Cordage Park Circle in Plymouth is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death and to help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the hospice office. In addition, Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care is also seeking veteran volunteers to support the Veteran’s Program, a program that places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and volunteers for the Pediatric Palliative Care program Fragile Footprints.

The Cranberry Hospice team and families rely on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to provide the extra care and open hearts that they bring with them on each visit and every phone call. Cranberry Hospice provides training to all volunteers. For information, call 508-210-5956.

Women’s Auxiliary seeks volunteers

PLYMOUTH — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Plymouth is looking for new members to join its volunteer team. The Women’s Auxiliary helps with The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance and currently hosts two annual luncheons. Interested residents should call Lt. Melanie Moore at 508-746-1559.

VNA Care seeks hospice volunteers

PLYMOUTH — VNA Care, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is seeking volunteers to provide companionship patients and respite time for family members. A strong need exists for volunteers who are available during the day, are bilingual, or can provide pet or music therapy. No previous experience is necessary. VNA Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support to all volunteers. Interested residents should call 781-569-2811 or visit vnacare.org.

Hairs to You

PLYMOUTH —The Hairs to You Project provides haircuts to the homeless population of Plymouth. It is presented by Jeanne Hunter-McCartin as a First Baptist Church Community Outreach. Hunter-McCartin is seeking volunteer stylists to get involved in helping in the homeless community. Call 781-336-6737.

First Baptist Church sock drive

PLYMOUTH — The First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 41 Westerly Road, is beginning a new outreach for the homeless population of the community called the "Sock It to Me" Drive. New, white athletic socks will be collected to distribute to the homeless once a month during the Hairs to You Project, when free haircuts are provided.

Local churches and businesses will be contacted to request assistance in placing the collection boxes at their location. To donate socks or money towards the drive, call 781-336-6737; checks may be made payable to FBC Sock It to Me Fund.